Board of Directors & Company Secretary
The Company was incorporated on 17 March 2017 under the laws of the Republic of Mauritius and holds a Global Business Licence issued by the Financial Services Commission in accordance with the Financial Services Act 2007. On 18th January 2021, Ordinary shares of Africure was listed on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The principal activity of the Company is investment holding of manufacturing assets in Sub Saharan Africa, trading & procurement of pharmaceutical products. The Group is also a manufacturer and distributor of essential pharmaceutical products for human consumption (e.g. antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, pain killers, anti-viral, anti-malaria drugs). It holds manufacturing facilities in Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Botswana, India and distribution companies in various countries. Africure’s objective is to create manufacturing capabilities in Africa and to respond to challenges faced by the African continent with regards to its overdependence on imported pharmaceutical products.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr. Sinhue Bosco Noronha
Mr. Noronha is the Founder and controlling stakeholder of Africure Pharmaceuticals. He is a veteran in pharmaceutical space in Africa. He has an experience of 40+ years, holding key positions in various multinational pharma companies and also a seasoned entrepreneur, having setup multiple manufacturing facilities and businesses in Africa.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Mr. Ravi Shankar Chandrasekhar
Mr. Ravi is a finance professional with 17+ years of experience in various capacities across various multinational companies, with over a decade of experience in African businesses. He is responsible for finance, legal, IT and compliances for the group. He has been instrumental in various M&A transactions and business integrations.
Independent NonExecutive Directors
Mr. Andre Meyer
Mr Andre Meyer has over 33 years experience in the healthcare industry, including extensive experience in the South African healthcare industry. He has previously fulfilled key strategic roles at leading multinational organisations, including Group CEO at Life Healthcare, Managing Director at Alexander Forbes Healthcare Consultants and Actuaries and Chief Executive Officer at Medscheme Administration and Managed Care.
Mrs. Delba Valleri Lewis-Noronha
Mrs. Delba Valleri is highly professional and experienced Sales Executive with 23 years of experience within the hospitality industry. Extreme attention to detail that has helped create and nurture relationship by way of superior customer service skills. She drives the company’s digital marketing and new business initiatives.
Mr. Haider Mousa Mohammed Mohammed
Mr. Haider is a prominent pharma player in the MENA region with pharma distribution businesses spanning across the region and has deeply entrenched relationships with various big pharma companies and has an experience of running pharmaceutical business for over 30 years. He plays an advisory role in portfolio maximization and technical operations of Africure and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board.
Mr. Ibrahim Malleck
Mr. Ibrahim Malleck is a managing partner in a finance advisory firm with a rich experience in banking and financial services in senior roles, across various banks in Mauritius and the Middle East. He plays an advisory role in financial and strategic aspects of the business and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board.
Mr. Rajal Upadhyaya
Mr Rajal Updhaya has 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, strategy consulting, senior industry leadership and private equity investing across developed and emerging markets with significant experience in sub-Saharan Africa. Deep sector knowledge in FMCG, healthcare, education, agriculture (primary and agro - processing) and climate resilience /techVaried experience of operating / advising and investing in companies across the business life cycle from leading global multinational enterprises to innovative start-ups.
Mr. Sultunti Asnath
Asnath occupied various highlevel positions with renowned companies in Mauritius as the Chief Operating Officer of the Retail Division of Iframac Ltd, a leading retailer of home appliances and furniture, General Manager of the BrandHouse Ltd, distributor of branded appliances and equipment. In addition to a strong exposure to the retail and distribution sector, Asnath has held previous positions as Financial Consultant with experience in accounting and auditing. Asnath also has extensive experience in business consulting and advisory matters, internal control and internal audit.
Mr. Vashish Bisnathsing
Mr. Vashish is a seasoned finance professional with deep understanding of regulatory, compliance and banking sectors. He has played a pivotal role in setting up various business processes since Africure inception. He has over 15 years’ experience in handling operations for various companies.
Dr. Vikramkumar Naik
Dr. Vikramkumar Naik is the promoter of a large pharmaceutical business focused in Zazibona region of Africa. He has wide and deep expertise in pharma space with an experience of over 30 years. His understanding and expertise of pharmaceuticals in Africa has added great value to Africure’s business proposition. He plays an advisory role in sales and marketing, pharmacovigilance initiatives of Africure and is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board.
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